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1. Towards Sustainable Transport: A case study on modal shift for temperature-controlled goods between northern Norway and central Europe
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate SchoolAbstract : In line with the ambitious sustainability goals set by the European Union to reduce transport emissions, there is a growing interest for sustainable freight transport across Europe. Rail transportation has emerged as a preferred mode of choice for shippers and freight forwarders, given its sustainability advantage of transporting larger volumes on longer distances. READ MORE
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2. Simultaneous scheduling of railway maintenance and trains : Modelling and solving train interactions close to a maintenance operation
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Rail transport plays a key role in the mobility of passengers and goods. It is expected to grow the decarbonization of society. In that context, it is important to use the railway network efficiently, and jointly planning trains and network maintenance allows for better use of resources. READ MORE
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3. Bridging space syntax and social capital : a participatory approach to analysing the potential of Light Rail Transit to reconfigure spatialised social segregation in Gottsunda
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The geographic separation of population groups can perpetuate social inequalities in reaching socio-economic opportunity and can exacerbate social exclusivity. Gottsunda, an area in Uppsala, has experienced historically reinforced spatialised social segregation by concentrating groups with foreign-born and low socio-economic backgrounds within the same neighbourhood. READ MORE
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4. The Trans-European Transport Network - A closer look at Policy Failure and the effects of Path Dependence
University essay from Lunds universitet/Statsvetenskapliga institutionenAbstract : There is a trans-European transport network policy on the supranational level that aims to connect Europe with efficient, sustainable, safe and economically viable cross-national transport infrastructure. Because of this, one could expect EU funding to focus on rail infrastructure, as it has proven to be a low polluting, cost effective and an efficient mode of cross-national transport. READ MORE
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5. MODELLING OF HEAT TRANSFER OF RAILWAY SWITCH HEATING
University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)Abstract : Switches and crossings are vital components of the railway network. Obstacles to the smooth functioning of these components could result in delays and network traffic. Given the geographical location of Sweden, snow is one of the major obstacles for the switches. READ MORE